Our Team

Our physicians are dedicated to practicing occupational medicine exclusively. Their experience and partnerships with businesses is the key to achieving positive outcomes. They are committed to providing quality, comprehensive occupational health services to reduce, control, and prevent on-the-job injury and illness.

Dr. Ravi Goel

Dr. Goel is the Medical Director for Work Kare. He is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board Family Medicine and has more than 18 years of experience in family practice, occupational medicine, and urgent care. He is a Certified Medical Review Officer as well as a certified DOT Medical Examiner. Dr. Goel practices at Work Kare Pierremont.

Dr. Raymond Dennie

Dr. Dennie is board eligible in Orthopedics and Occupational Medicine and has more than 45 years of experience in orthopedics, family practice, and occupational medicine. Dr. Dennie is a certified DOT Medical Examiner, as well as an Independent Medical Examiner. Dr. Dennie practices at Work Kare North.

Dr. Magdy Eskander

Dr. Eskander graduated in 1987 from Asyut Medical School in Asyut, Egypt. He served as a general surgeon and regional medical director of Luxor Provenance, Egypt for 10 years. He completed a Family Practice Residency at LSUMC. He is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board Family Medicine and has also worked as an Emergency Department Physician. Dr. Eskander worked at Quick Care for 3 years prior to joining Work Kare in June of 2010. He is a certified DOT Medical Examiner and a certified Medical Review Officer. Dr. Eskander practices at Work Kare North.

Dr. Aaron Lirette

Dr. Lirette completed his undergraduate degree at Louisiana Tech and graduated from LSU Medical Center in Shreveport in May of 1997. He completed his residency in 2000 and a Emergency Medicine fellowship in 2001 at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Lirette is Board Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board Family Medicine. Prior to moving to Shreveport, Dr. Lirette worked in emergency departments and owned a family practice clinic. He is a certified Medical Review Officer and a DOT Certified Medical Examiner. Dr. Lirette is located at Work Kare Bossier.

Dr. Karen Purdy

Dr. Purdy was born in Baton Rouge and later moved to Shreveport where she graduated from Captain Shreve. Dr. Purdy completed her undergraduate degree at Louisiana State University and graduated from LSU Medical Center in Shreveport in 1986. She completed her residency in 1989 at the University of Tennessee where she served as chief resident. Dr. Purdy is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and has more than 30 years of experience in family medicine, occupational medicine and urgent care. Dr. Purdy is a DOT Certified Medical Examiner. Dr. Purdy practices at Work Kare North.